Qualified Rigger and Signal Person

This class covers the general requirements found in OSHA’S 1926.1400 and 1910.184 standards. Classroom learning includes the following:

• Planning at the load hook
• Sling Operating Practices
• Hitches and Load Control
• Calculating the Load and Center of Gravity
• Rigging Triangle Basics
• Calculating Sling Tension
• Application of Rigging Hardware – Shackles, hooks, etc.
• Inspection of Rigging Hardware
• Hand and Voice Signals

Hands-on exercises include:

• Inspection of Wire Rope Slings
• Inspection of Chain Slings
• Inspection of Synthetic Web and Round Slings
• Tagline Knots
• Application of Rigging Gear through various rigging practical and hoisting exercises.
• Demonstration of hand and voice signals using the crane simulator and/or live crane.

Upon successful completion of this class, students will receive a qualified rigger and signal person certification good for 5 years.

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